Whole-Person Support for Your Whole Journey
You’re never in this alone. Whether you’re still processing your diagnosis or have been in remission for years, the support you need is always just a call, click or short drive away. Through support groups and programs, nutritional guidance, therapeutic services and more, we give you the comprehensive cancer care you and your family need to heal.
Support Groups and Programs Designed for You
Explore all our AdventHealth Cancer Institute support groups and programs, and check with your Nurse Navigator to see which ones are available near you.
- Blood and Marrow Transplant Support Group
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Our Bone and Marrow Transplant Support Group is open to all patients and caregivers and offers emotional support, peer support and education for your journey. Click here for more information or please call us at 407-303-2078. We look forward to supporting you and your loved ones.
- Breast Cancer Support Group
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Facing a breast cancer diagnosis is about more than just the physical challenges. Share your journey with others who truly understand.
Our breast cancer support groups are designed to connect you with information, resources, support and encouragement.
We have virtual and in-person groups, depending on your location.
AdventHealth Altamonte
- Fully Virtual – 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Facilitator - Azra Camacho, MSW, LCSW
- For more information call – 407-303-2294
- Click here to register
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
224 Memorial Medical Parkway
Daytona Beach, FL 32117- In-person: Third Thursday, 4 pm to 5 pm
- Virtual: Second Thursday, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Facilitator: Latanya Ruiz, LCSW, OSW-C
- Call 386-231-4018 to RSVP
AdventHealth DeLand
701 West Plymouth Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720- In Person: Third Thursdays from 5 pm to 6 pm
- Facilitators: Holly Soucy, RN and Michelle Lopez, LCSW, CST
- Call 386-943-7160 to RSVP
AdventHealth Palm Coast
Classroom A/B
60 Memorial Medical Parkway
Palm Coast, FL 32164- In Person: Fourth Tuesdays from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Facilitator: Caren Grant, LCSW, OSW-C
- Call 386-586-2065 to RSVP
AdventHealth Waterman
4000 Waterman Way
Tavares, FL 32778- Meets the third Thursday of the month from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Facilitator: Grasiela Da Silva, MSW
- Cancer Caregiver Support Group
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Returning in 2026
Welcome to our support group for caregivers, caring for a loved one with a cancer diagnosis. Our support groups connect caregivers with information, resources, support, and encouragement.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Apopka
- Fully Virtual, 1st Tuesday of each month from 11:00am- 12:30pm
- Facilitator: Toni Marzella, MSW, LCSW
- For more information call 407-609-7520
- Click here to register
AdventHealth DeLand
701 West Plymouth Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720- Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 4 pm
- Sessions alternate every other month for caregiver-specific support.
- Facilitator: Michelle Lopez, LCSW, CST
- Call 386-943-4471 to RSVP
- Eating Well During Treatment
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The Center for Nutritional Excellence and AdventHealth Cancer Institute have partnered together to provide live cooking demonstrations and nutritional information for patients during all stages of treatment. The group is facilitated by a registered dietitian, chef and social worker.
AdventHealth In-Person FREE Cooking Demonstration
To register call: 407-303-2055
This class is held quarterly from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
- March 10th, June 9th, September 8th and December 8th
- Gynecological Cancer Support Group
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Our Gynecologic Cancer Support Group (ROSE) is an ongoing group offering support and education for patients who are facing gynecologic cancers. This group is offered in a virtual setting.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Orlando
Our Reaching Others through Support and Education (ROSE) group offers support and education for women affected by gynecological cancers.
- Fully Virtual – Every third Wednesday of each month from 12 pm to 1:30 pm
- For more information, call 407-303-2476
- Click Here to Register
AdventHealth Waterman
This support group is for women diagnosed with gynecological cancers and is designed to offer information, resources, support and encouragement.
- Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 2 pm to 3 pm
- Facilitator: Grasiela Da Silva, MSW
- Call 352-253-3605 or email Grasiela.DaSilva@AdventHealth.com with questions or to RSVP
AdventHealth Waterman
1000 Waterman Way
Tavares, FL 32778 - Gastrointestinal Cancer C.O.P.E. Support Group
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This support group is for patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers and is designed to offer information, resources, support, and encouragement.
Gastrointestinal Cancer's include cancer to the:
Colon, Rectum, Esophagus, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder and Bile Ducts.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Orlando
- Fully Virtual, 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm- 3:30pm
- Facilitator – Jasmine Greene, MSW, LCSW
- For more information call - 407-303-2055
- To register click here: Virtual Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group Registration
- Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
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AdventHealth Cancer Institute has partnered with Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) to hold monthly meetings offering information, support and encouragement to newly diagnosed patients, survivors, and caregivers.
AdventHealth Winter Park
Center for Health and Wellbeing
2005 Mizell Avenue, Room 2201
Winter Park, FL 32792- This group is hybrid, offered both in-person and in a virtual setting.
- 3rd Wednesday of each month 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Facilitator – Nicole Lively, MSW, LCSW
- For more Information - 407-646-7785
- Click here to register
- Men's Coffee Support Group
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This support group is for men affected by cancer and is designed to connect them with information, resources, support and encouragement.
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
301 Memorial Medical Parkway
Daytona Beach, FL 32117- Meets every fourth Tuesday from 9 am to 10 am
- Facilitator: Latanya Ruiz, LCSW, OSW-C
- Call 386-231-4018 to RSVP
- Meaning-Centered Cancer Support Group
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This structured group is designed to help cancer patients tap into sources of meaning to enhance their quality of life and the ability to cope with the stressors and limitations of their illness.
AdventHealth Palm Coast
Classroom A/B
60 Memorial Medical Parkway
Palm Coast, FL 32164- Meets the first Tuesday of the month from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Nutritional Counseling
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To learn more about the support services provided at AdventHealth Cancer Institute, call 407-303-2822.
- Neuro Caregiver Support Group
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Designed for caregivers with monthly topic presentations to provide support and education while navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor diagnosis.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute Orlando
- Fully Virtual, 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm
- Facilitator – Paula Fischbach, MSW, LCSW
- For more information call- Call407-303-5902
- Click here to register
- Patient And Caregiver Support Group
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Returning in 2026
Welcome to our support group for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer and their caregivers. It connects them with information, resources, support and encouragement.
AdventHealth DeLand
701 West Plymouth Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720- Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 4 pm
- Sessions alternate every other month for caregiver-specific support.
- Facilitator: Michelle Lopez, LCSW, CST
- Call 386-943-4471 to RSVP
- Patient to Patient Support Program
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Returning in 2026
Welcome to our support group for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer and their caregivers. It connects them with information, resources, support and encouragement.
AdventHealth DeLand
701 West Plymouth Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720- Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 4 pm. Sessions alternate every other month for caregiver-specific support.
- Facilitator: Michelle Lopez, LCSW, CST
- Call 386-943-4471 to RSVP
For more information, see your oncology social worker in your clinic for details.
- Prostate Cancer Support Group
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This group is designed for men diagnosed with prostate cancer to gain information and support throughout the treatment and recovery process.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute
- Fully Virtual, 1st Wednesday of each month from 2:30pm- 4:00pm
- Facilitator – Stephanie Justice, MSW, LCSW
- For more information call: 407-303-6638
- Click here to register
AdventHealth Palm Coast
- Meets the third Thursday of the month from 10 am to 11 am
AdventHealth Palm Coast
Classroom C
60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Suite 1-700,
Palm Coast, Fl 32164 - Spanish Patient and Caregiver Support Group
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El Grupo de Apoyo Para Pacientes y Cuidadores | EN ESPAÑOL se reúne el segundo martes de cada mes. Está diseñado con presentaciones mensuales para brindar apoyo y educación para comprender y manejar los desafíos del diagnóstico, el tratamiento, y la supervivencia.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute
- Totalmente virtual, Segundo martes de cada mes de 1:30pm a 3:00pm
- Facilitadora – Nathalie Valcarcel, MSW, LCSW
- Para más información llame: Call407-303-3845
- Para registrarse: Grupo de Apoyo Para Pacientes y Cuidadores
- Spiritual Support
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Our AdventHealth Cancer Institute has a team of chaplains ready and able to put your mind and heart at ease with a prayer, pastoral counseling or a sacrament.
For more information call: 407-303-1700
- Survivorship Support
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We offer the Survivorship Support Group to anyone living with, through and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a licensed health care professional, this group addresses the everyday needs experienced during and after treatment.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute Kissimmee
1300 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, FL, 34741- 3rd Tuesday each month 2 pm – 3:30 pm – Hybrid Group
- Facilitator – Jillian Haughton MSW, LCSW
- For more information call 407-944-5284
To register: click here.
AdventHealth DeLand
701 West Plymouth Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720A dedicated community for individuals who have completed cancer treatment and are navigating the journey of survivorship.
- Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 12 pm to 1 pm
- Facilitator: Michelle Lopez, LCSW, CST | RSVP: 386-943-4471
Support Before, During and After Treatment
We’re always within your reach. From the moment you become our patient, you’re surrounded by a network of professionals, programs and services designed just for you and your family. Whether you need counseling, home care, financial assistance, cancer education, transportation to an appointment or just a shoulder to lean on, you can count on us. Discover our supportive programs and ask your oncology social worker or dedicated Nurse Navigator which ones are available in your area.
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Art and Music Therapy
Arts therapy is proven to lift patients’ spirits and reduce anxiety. When you’re ready to explore your creative outlet, let our art and music therapists lead the way.
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Eden Spa
Breathe. Clear your mind. And find a renewed sense of strength and energy at Eden Spa, the only spa in Florida that offers relaxation services, along with specialized services for those along a cancer journey, from head coverings and mastectomy bra fittings, to organic makeup applications.
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Home Health
Get the compassionate, expert care you need, in the comfort of your home. When you need support, choose us.
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Hospice
Our hospice team creates a loving and protective space for you to spend treasured moments with loved ones.
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Individual and Family Counseling
Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers specialize in oncology and give you one- on-one assistance, so you stay positive even during the toughest moments.
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Palliative Care
Caring for you goes beyond healing you. It’s about making you feel better throughout your treatment. Our palliative care staff works with your medical team to reduce symptoms and ease pain.